“SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is preparing to put trainers back in the water with its killer whales for the first time since a trainer was battered and drowned by the company’s largest orca one year ago today.”
“SeaWorld told the Orlando Sentinel on Wednesday that trainers in its three U.S. marine parks will begin limited “water work” with whales within the next few months, with the interactions initially restricted to small medical pools equipped with false-bottom floors that can be lifted out of the water.”
Today marks the 1st year anniversary of the brutal death of Dawn Brancheau by Tilikum, the killer orca, at SeaWorld. Tillie pulled Dawn into the pool by her ponytail where she suffered internal injuries as well as being drowned.